Sermons on Thy Cause:

How Focusing On Sacrifice Can Twist Our Faith Into Something Ugly

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 6, 2014

Why focusing on sacrifice causes trouble and how focusing on compassion (as Jesus instructs us to) brings better results.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH SACRIFICE? Sacrifice is not intrinsically bad, but the problem is when we say that more sacrifice equals a better Christian. - Matthew 9:13. - There is a lot that is good to sacrifice. Like many other things, though, making it the ultimate goal of our Christian life puts us in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Evil Touches Us , Is It From God ?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014

When evil touches my life is it indirectly from God or can there be another or second cause that has nothing to do with God?

When evil touches my life is it indirectly from God or can there be another or second cause that has nothing to do with God? This is an age old question. Before we became true believers in Christ many of us assumed that when bad things happened to us God was the cause. As young born again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Doctrinal Deviation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2010

God charges the church with the responsibility to avoid those who cause division and create obstacles. It is the responsibility of the entire assembly, and not that of the elders alone.

“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Roller Coaster Of Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2012

This sermon is a case study in the causes and cures of depression. Elijah is depressed and God knows how to help him out of that dark place.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a depressed man who was sitting at a bar just looking at his drink. 1. He stayed like that for half an hour. 2. Suddenly, a big, mean-looking man stepped next to him, took the drink from the guy, and just drank it all down. 3. This caused the depressed man to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Storm Specialist Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 5, 2012

Jesus called disciples to serve the sick, not to speculate about the cause of their sickness. He expected them to be submissive servants, not "Storm Specialist."

THE STORM SPECIALIST John 9:1-7 Jesus called disciples to serve the sick, not to speculate about the cause of their sickness. He expected them to be submissive servants, not "Storm Specialist." 1. JESUS USED A CORRECTIVE PROCLAMATION. A. Look At The Need For His Proclamation. (v.1-2) The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010

We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018

Jesus received a properly conducted trial by Pilate, yet Jesus still ended up being crucified. This message identifies the cause.

Message Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned. Luke 23:13-25 There is a common perception that the trials of Jesus - one conducted by the Sanhedrin and one conducted by Pilate - were both illegal and made without observation of the rule of law. That is certainly true for the “trial” by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leprosy

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 14, 2020

Physical leprosy is a disease that causes numbness and disfiguration of some parts of the body. Spiritual leprosy is even worse. It eats the heart and soul.

TEXT: Luke 5:12-13 "And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-2, Isaiah 59:1-2, Luke 5:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Metaphor For Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022

Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Second Chances Aren't Enough. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 14, 2024

Some people may seek second chances, not to make amends or change their ways, but to continue causing harm and destruction in our lives.

Some people may seek second chances, not to make amends or change their ways, but to continue causing harm and destruction in our lives. It's essential to recognize this pattern and take steps to protect ourselves from repeat offenders. The Bible warns us about those who would lead others ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19-20, Matthew 10:14

Are You Hugging A Heretic

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 30, 2021

We are called to mark them who cause divisions. How much more so those who teach doctrinal error?

Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. A heretic after the first or second admonition you reject or have nothing to do with, not keep supporting their ministries. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:17, 1 Timothy 1:20, 2 Timothy 4:14, Ephesians 4:11-17, Titus 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

No Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 16, 2021

Why do people disconnect from Christ and the church? We must not cause "these little ones" to stumble.

NO STUMBLING BLOCKS—Mark 9:38-50 This morning, we face a troubling reality: Many Americans are moving away from Christ and the church. Some are high-profile influencers, who might say they are “done” with church, or “deconstructing” their faith. Others are ordinary people—maybe people we know—who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rapture- True Or False? What Will Happen At The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Robert Webb on Feb 3, 2025

There is cause for reservation about the popular conception of the rapture, especially in regard to the time element and manner in which it is commonly believed it will take place.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Matthew 24:37-41, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Was In The Cup?

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

Have you every wonder What Was In The Cup that cause Jesus, to recoil and cry out, "Father, let this Cup pass from Me." Was it a Cup of Sin? Was it a Cup of Despair..... or Was it a Cup of Betrayal?

Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder WHAT WAS IN THE CUP? St. Mark 14:34-36 "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death," he said to them. "Stay here and keep watch." Going a little farther, he fell to the ground ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Atmosphere Of Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 9, 2018

Many Christians believe they are "faith people" when in reality they are living in more unbelief than they are faith. This message looks at the one thing causes us to be "faith people" or people who are living in unbelief.

You are the blessed of the Lord and I want to say something on the frontend for you to remember as we go through the message. You often hear “God does extraordinary things through ordinary people.” How many of you have heard that? It’s not true. You see, we are born ordinary. We are born with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35-37, Proverbs 18:20-21, Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35-43, Mark 9:14-24, Mark 2:1-11, Acts 14:8-10, Matthew 9:27-31, James 5:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational